By IANS
Abu Dhabi : Prestige Jet, a private jet aviation company operating out of Abu Dhabi International Airport, has been launched in the presence of Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at a special event here.
The event at Al Bateen Airport Tuesday was also attended by Ali Al Kaabi, minister of labour, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, chairman of the general civil aviation authority, Hamad Mohammed Thani Al Rumaithi, lieutenant general and Ghaith bin Hamel Al Ghaith, chief of staff, UAE armed forces among others, Wam news agency reported Wednesday.
Al Ghaith, chairman of Prestige Jet, praised the crown prince and Abu Dhabi government for supporting the initiative.
“Obtaining the air operator certificate is a proof of our commitment to security and safety standards,” he said.
Al Ghaith said the company’s five-year plan was based on a commitment to providing an unrivalled service and an ambitious fleet development programme.
“We aspire to expand our fleet to nine aircraft by 2009,” he said.
Prestige Jet has recently signed an agreement with Flight Ambulance International (FAI), a world leader in medical evacuation and repatriation services.
As per the terms of the agreement, Prestige Jet becomes the exclusive representative for FAI in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and will offer a worldwide air ambulance services for patients – for transporting them between the two cities and any destination in the world.